Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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